# ESPN to carry the US Tennis Open in 2009

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**Created:** [August 27, 2008, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/espn-to-carry-the-us-tennis-open-in-2009/461475 "2008-08-27T21:40:56Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 27, 2008, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/espn-to-carry-the-us-tennis-open-in-2009/461475/1 "2008-08-27T21:40:56Z")

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I think it was John McEnroe who today mentioned that this was the last year USA Channel would carry the Open, so I googled to find out who won the contract: ESPN.

IMHO, it will be a blessing to be rid of the It’s-All-About-ME MacEnroe, and the intrusive Michael Barkam, so I’m hoping they get replaced.